"Water in the form of lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, either in the countryside or in towns and cities, beckons us to use it, whatever the season, whatever the wether. Ever since the Earth was formed with the help of water, man has live inextricably linked to this vital elemnt in so many different ways. Throughout the ages water has played a vital part in the service of mankind in a myriad of ways - far too many to describe here. The main associations with water on a personal basis are for practical matters, such as for bathing, recreational uses like swimming, and aesthetically, such as viewing a beautifull water garde or landscape."